Meet the Amigurumi Badger Baby, a woodland-inspired crochet project that’s as cuddly as it is charming! 🦡🧶 With its big round head, classic white face stripe, soft plush body, and chunky teddy limbs, this little badger captures the gentle personality of one of nature’s most beloved forest friends. Designed to sit upright just like in the photo, it makes a delightful companion for both kids and adults alike.
Perfect as a cozy décor piece, a sweet handmade gift, or a whimsical addition to any amigurumi collection, this badger baby radiates warmth and character. Fun to stitch and even more fun to display, the Amigurumi Badger Baby is a joyful way to crochet woodland magic, coziness, and a sprinkle of handmade charm—one loop at a time! ✨🌲🧵
🦡 Amigurumi Badger Baby Crochet Pattern
This soft and sweet badger baby is perfect for woodland nurseries, cozy toy shelves, and heartfelt gifts. With its distinct face markings and plush body, it’s a charming addition to any collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — shaping, color changes, and part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall seated
Using worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Worsted yarn:
• Dark brown — main body
• Cream — face stripe, belly, ear rims
• Black — nose
• 10 mm safety eyes
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle & stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
FO – Fasten off
🧠 Head (Large & Round)
Start in cream (face stripe center)
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–7: sc around (24)
Switch to dark brown
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 11–16: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between rounds 11–12 about 9 stitches apart.
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Nose
With black
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
FO, lightly stuff and sew centered on cream stripe.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Inner Rim (Cream)
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: sc around (9)
Outer Ear (Dark Brown)
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: sc around (9)
Place cream inside brown and sc through both layers.
Flatten slightly and sew high on head sides.
🧍 Body (Plush Oval Shape)
With dark brown
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–15: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🤍 Belly Panel
With cream
ch 9
sc across, 3 sc in last stitch, rotate
sc across other side (18)
Rounds 2–6: sc around, increasing at ends to form oval
FO and sew centered from neck to base.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
With dark brown
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–9: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff and flatten.
Sew to upper body slightly forward.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With dark brown
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
(4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rounds 7–8: sc around (10)
Stuff and flatten slightly.
Sew to front base so badger sits upright.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach legs to front bottom for sitting pose
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Attach arms slightly forward
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Sew ears high on head
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Attach belly panel
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Sew nose centered on stripe
🌟 Final Touch
Your badger baby is now complete! With its round teddy head, classic white stripe, chunky paws, and soft woodland charm, this plush badger looks just like the photo — ready to sit proudly on any shelf or nursery display.
Happy crocheting! 🦡🧶✨
